(official Clip - Etno Hit 2018) - Formatia Costel Popa - Иљa, И›a, И›a, Cдѓpriи›дѓ, И›a

: He expresses a desire to sell all his sheep and replace them with goats, noting that "rich gentlemen" are constantly seeking goat products.

: Traditionally, a young man wears a wooden goat mask and a sheepskin, dancing from house to house to bring luck and prosperity. : He expresses a desire to sell all

: The iconic chorus— "Ța, ța, ța, căpriță, ța" —is a rhythmic call used by shepherds and performers to guide or encourage the goat. Cultural Context: The Goat Dance ( Jocul Caprei ) Cultural Context: The Goat Dance ( Jocul Caprei

: This "pagan" dance dates back to pre-Christian fertility rites, where the goat symbolized the perpetual cycle of life, death, and rebirth. : The dance often features a ritual where

While Popa’s version is a modern hit, it draws heavily from a winter ritual performed around the New Year.

The lyrics tell the story of a shepherd who, after years of raising lambs and kids, decides to focus solely on goats because they have become a lucrative business.

: The dance often features a ritual where the goat "dies" (falls to the ground) and is "resurrected" through the music and cheers of the group, signifying the renewal of the soil for the coming year. About Costel Popa and the Video